DURATION
10 Days / 9 Nights
DESTINATIONS
Vietnam & Cambodia
TRAVEL STYLE
Culture, History & Discovery
HIGHLIGHTS
Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh & Angkor

TOUR OVERVIEW

Discover Southern Vietnam & Cambodia in One Journey

Experience two fascinating Southeast Asian countries on this 10 Day South Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure, combining the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels and the waterways of the Mekong Delta with Phnom Penh and the ancient temples around Siem Reap.
Begin in Ho Chi Minh City with visits to key landmarks before exploring the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Continue south to My Tho and Ben Tre for a journey along the Mekong River, with local villages, tropical fruit, traditional music and small canals offering a glimpse of life in the delta.
Travel overland into Cambodia and discover Phnom Penh’s royal and cultural landmarks as well as sites connected with the country’s difficult Khmer Rouge history. Continue to Siem Reap to explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and temples of the Grand Circuit before enjoying a free day in Siem Reap.
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YOUR TRIP AT A GLANCE

Tour Information

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Start
Ho Chi Minh City
Finish
Siem Reap
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh City • Mekong Delta • Phnom Penh • Siem Reap
Tour Style
Culture • History • Cross-Border Discovery
Suitable For
Couples, Families & Groups
Customization
Available

DAY BY DAY

Detailed Itinerary

Follow your 10 Day South Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure from Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh and the remarkable temples around Siem Reap.

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic southern hub of Vietnam.
Upon arrival at the airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is free at leisure.
Meals: None
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast at your hotel, begin your exploration of Ho Chi Minh City.
Visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral area and the historic Central Post Office.
Continue your city experience with visits to Ben Thanh Market and Binh Tay Market, two well-known commercial landmarks offering different perspectives on local life and trade in the city.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, depart from your hotel for an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Discover the extensive underground tunnel network used during wartime and learn how its living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, command areas and other spaces supported life below ground.
Watch an introductory presentation about the construction of the tunnels before exploring part of the historic complex and seeing wartime remains around the site.
After the visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City with the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast, depart Ho Chi Minh City and travel towards My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
Along the way, stop in Long An Province to visit a Cao Dai temple and learn about its distinctive architecture and religious traditions.
Continue to My Tho and board a motorboat for a journey along the Mekong River, passing fish cages, floating houses and scenes of daily life along the waterways.
Travel through a coconut-lined canal to a small islet and walk through a local village. Visit a family to enjoy tropical fruit and honey tea while listening to traditional Vietnamese music performed by local residents.
Continue through the village before taking a small rowing boat along a narrow canal. Enjoy lunch in the Mekong Delta before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Depart Ho Chi Minh City in the morning and travel by bus across the border into Cambodia towards Phnom Penh.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. After lunch, begin exploring the Cambodian capital.
Visit the National Museum with its collection of Khmer art, followed by the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Continue to Wat Phnom, one of the city’s best-known landmarks.
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Overnight: Phnom Penh.
After breakfast, continue your exploration of Phnom Penh with visits to the Central Market, Independence Monument and Wat Ounalom.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to sites associated with one of the most difficult periods in Cambodia’s modern history.
Visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, where you can learn more about the Khmer Rouge period and its impact on Cambodia.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Phnom Penh.
After breakfast, transfer to the bus station and travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by tourist bus.
The overland journey covers approximately 314 kilometres and passes through several Cambodian provinces before arriving in Siem Reap.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant followed by free time to relax or begin exploring Siem Reap independently.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Siem Reap.
After breakfast, begin your temple exploration at the South Gate of Angkor Thom, with its impressive approach lined by statues.
Continue to Bayon Temple, famous for its monumental stone faces, before visiting the Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Visit Ta Prohm, where enormous tree roots intertwine with the ancient temple structures and create one of the most distinctive landscapes of the Angkor complex.
After lunch, continue along the Grand Circuit to explore temples including Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Overnight: Siem Reap.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Today is free at leisure, giving you time to relax, shop or discover more of Siem Reap at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
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Overnight: Siem Reap.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend your remaining time at leisure until your departure transfer.
Your 10 Day South Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure comes to an end after a journey through the cities, countryside, history and cultural heritage of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Meals: Breakfast

TWO COUNTRIES IN ONE JOURNEY

Tour Highlights

Highlights of Your South Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure

01

Discover Ho Chi Minh City

Explore major landmarks and markets while discovering the history and energy of Southern Vietnam’s largest city.

02

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Discover the historic underground tunnel network and learn how it was used during wartime.

03

Experience the Mekong Delta

Travel along the Mekong waterways, visit local communities and experience village life around My Tho and Ben Tre.

04

Explore Phnom Penh

Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and important cultural landmarks of Cambodia’s capital.

05

Discover Cambodia’s History

Visit Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek to gain a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge period.

06

Explore the Temples of Angkor

Discover Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and temples of the Grand Circuit during your stay in Siem Reap.

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GOOD TO KNOW

What’s Included & Excluded

What’s Included

  • Land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

  • Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing tour

  • Cu Chi Tunnels tour

  • Mekong Delta tour

  • Phnom Penh sightseeing tour

  • Angkor temple sightseeing

  • Bus transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh

  • English-speaking local guides

  • Accommodation based on twin sharing

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits

What’s Not Included

  • International airfare to and from the tour destinations

  • Beverages with meals

  • Tips for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses

  • Visa and border-related fees unless otherwise confirmed

  • Optional activities not specified in the itinerary

  • Other services not indicated in the above inclusions

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01

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02

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03

Multi-Country Travel

Combine Vietnam and Cambodia in one itinerary with coordinated travel arrangements between destinations.

04

Local Support

Travel assistance and destination support throughout your journey in Vietnam and Cambodia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The tour is 10 days and 9 nights, beginning in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and finishing in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

The itinerary includes Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels, My Tho and Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

The itinerary includes an overland bus journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh on Day 5.

The itinerary includes a tourist bus journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on Day 7.

The itinerary includes Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm and temples of the Grand Circuit such as Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan.

Yes. Day 9 is planned as a free day in Siem Reap, allowing you to relax, shop or explore independently.

Yes. Send us your preferred travel dates, number of travelers and travel preferences, and our team can discuss adjustments to the itinerary and accommodation.

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